24/06/05 Pallet firm confident

LOGISTICS group Brambles Industries yesterday said it was expecting good progress in annual profits after solid across-the-board trading by its pallets business.

Brambles said in a trading update ahead of its full year results to June 30 it expected another good full year performance.

However, analyst Andrew Beh at investment group ING said growth of the UK operations of Chep was lower than expected.

The UK Pallet Network Market

The growth of the UK Pallet Network market over the last ten years has been phenomenal. Whilst traditional road hauliers have struggled with falling revenues and margins, the pallet networks have seen exponential increases in volumes. The industry is now attracting increasing interest from a range of express, parcels and logistics companies hoping to benefit from its success. With only a small market penetration the market looks set to continue its strong growth for many years to come.

Scope of the report

UK Pallet Networks provides a mix of market data (including market size and forecasts in terms of volumes and revenues) and company profiles. It contains analysis of the market’s evolution, the various business models used and its prospects for the future as well as comparing the major Networks in terms of volumes, capacity and density. The report also contains essential information on the largest networks and independent companies examining such issues as ownership, franchising or licensing.

Why buy UK Pallet Networks Report?

UK Pallet Networks Report is an ideal starting point for companies which are interested in becoming involved in the market, or who want to find out more about the competition and market in which they operate. Amongst many others, the report provides answers to the following questions:
- Which are the biggest pallet networks?
- How quickly is the market growing?
- What volumes do the networks move?
- Who has the largest market share? - What is the value of the market?
- What is its penetration of the addressable market?

Market data and forecasts UK Pallet Networks includes information on the UK market both in terms of volumes and turnover. It also provides market shares, historical growth, data on network density and forecasts of future growth, including penetration of total addressable market.

Company profiles The report contains 15 network and independent company profiles including:
- Background, ownership and history
- Financial analysis tracking revenues, profits and profit margins.
- Member companies
- Operational data and volumes
- SWOT analysis
- Strategic developments

It also provides ranking in terms of hub capacity, volumes and network density as well as examining international expansion.
Price of the Rapport is about 1000 Euros